i'd never thought of doing one big piece and then cutting it. i usually do it the other way around. make a bunch of little ones, find that they go well together and arrange them together. maybe i'll try your way...it's very pretty.

fishstikks: i'm doing it! i posted the beginnings of it. i'll post again when it's done. i do like the portability. i also like that it's ( mostly) something other than collage. new, different, and when i get done, i'll have 88 inches of fun!you rock. thanks for the idea!